Southern peninsula continues to record unhealthy air quality as haze lingers

As haze continues to plague the southern peninsula, air quality remains dangerously unhealthy across several regions in Malaysia. Seremban, in Negeri Sembilan, recorded the country's highest air pollutant index (API) reading of 185 at 10am, followed closely by Nilai and Port Dickson. In Melaka, Bukit Rambai and Melaka City also posted unhealthy API readings of 184.

Johor's Segamat and Pasir Gudang, as well as Tangkak, Kluang, Larkin, Pengerang, Batu Pahat, and Kota Tinggi, all recorded API readings between 169 and 183. Across Selangor, cities like Johan Setia, Shah Alam, Petaling Jaya, and Banting all reported API readings above 150, with some exceeding 180. Schools in areas with API readings above 180 have been ordered to close, while those in areas with readings above 150 for three consecutive days will close from October 12. Despite the deteriorating air quality, no area has recorded very unhealthy or hazardous readings.